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I AM PARIAH - InterviewAv Jens Nepper
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THERE IS A STORM COMING - AN INTERVIEW WITH I AM PARIAH A few weeks ago, yours truly received a very cool promo package from the ever-reliable Stampede Press containing an upcoming EP by a British metalcore/experimental outfit named I Am Pariah. Its title and artwork instantly drew me in, and its three compositions literally tore the walls of my craphole apartment down. These skilled musicians offer something different, something that is musically rewarding and unpredictable. ‘Charm Before the Storm' will be released in late November and trust me when I say that it slays. Obviously, we had to have a chat with the group (more specifically Dave and Ben), so read on and make sure you pay the band's website a visit afterwards. You can pre-order the EP now. Greetings and thanks for taking the time to talk to us today! First of all, how are you doing? For those of us who are not acquainted with the history of I am Pariah and your recorded outputs so far, could you briefly tell us a bit about how the band came into existence and where you guys all met as well as how and why you decided to join forces and so something creative together? What was the motivation and agenda behind the launch of I am Pariah? Ben: I have to agree with Dave on this one. As a teenager, I watched my idols strut around on stage and challenge every belief my elders had about what was "normal" and acceptable. Music was provocative and scared people to the point where it was something other that sounds coming from a speaker. I think I can say we aim to bring that edge back in our delivery. Music is also coping mechanism for me, it's that friend that is always there to talk to you and tell you that everything's fine. And a reminder that if everything's not fine, times do change. I would like to hope people find similar comfort in our songs. I was blown away by the unique atmosphere and variety of your upcoming EP, the brilliantly conceived ‘Charm Before the Storm'. It is such an inspired and inspiring listen. What are your thoughts on its three tracks and are you satisfied with the result? To these ears, it comes across as hugely potent and focused. What does the title of the EP connote or signify? We're at a point now, where we feel confident in pushing our sound to different places it has been in the past and always want to try new things and not tie ourselves to a particular genre, and just write what we would want to hear from a track. The way in which the music and lyrics complement and enhance each other is awe-inspiring. I was wondering if you could elaborate a bit on the importance of the words to the songs and the theme/concept of the whole thing? I love the fact that there is an introspective quality to each composition and yet the lyrics are written in such a way that one can easily interpret them differently depending on one's perspective, which is to say that they seem to function like a comment on the present-day human condition in a more general sense too. ‘Sicko' - This song is about somebody with antisocial personality disorder, who had traumatic experiences of abuse and neglect, and was an outcast to society. The song deals with the debate of mad or bad. This person exploits, manipulates, and violates the rights of others, and would lack concern or remorse for others in distress, and show a disregard for the social norm. It is loosely based on the cases of David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Charles Manson to name a few. The crescendo of the track is a musical interpretation of the journey from delusions of grandeur to psychosis. Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain because that man is you. ‘Kill the Modern World' - This song is about the struggle to understand change and modern mindsets as you are growing older. You have the feeling that society is changing around you, you feel like you are on a treadmill trying to keep up with it, so you burn out, you develop a hatred for it. The use of social media has been a positive and a burden upon society. We are all stuck to our devices and have less human interaction as a result. We are now more connected than ever, yet it seems we are further apart emotionally. Who are we to judge this change? Society will evolve regardless.
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The cover artwork is outstanding. Is there a deeper meaning to be discovered there? Either way, it looks amazing! What bands and artists out there inspire you guys to compose music of your own, both musically and lyrically, that is? What about other forms of art; do they serve as a source of inspiration as well? Or perhaps everyday existence and daily encounters with others fuel your imagination with respect to writing those evocative and thought-provoking lyrics of yours? Inspirations: Dave - Pantera, and KISS without a doubt Steve - Megadeth, Iron Maiden and Avenged Sevenfold Ben - Marilyn Manson, Green Day, T-Rex and The Beatles. And not forgetting the world of video game music; Nobuo Uematsu and Masayoshi Soken. In terms of writing and arranging songs for I am Pariah, who exactly does what in the group? How do you go about composing and arranging your song material? Is that done collectively or is it a case of bringing finished pieces to rehearsals for the others to learn and put their stamp on? Two of us have Music Technology degrees, so during the recording we mix as we go along and refine that until the very last bounce. The current Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, what are your plans for the future in terms of playing gigs and perhaps touring a bit in the UK and elsewhere? What are you currently enjoying listening to at home? And what are some of your all-time favorite albums? All-time favourite albums? Wow . . . where do we start?! In no particular order: Nine Inch Nails - ‘The Fragile' Pantera - ‘The Great Southern Trendkill' Marilyn Manson - ‘Mechanical Animals'. Thanks once again for your time. Any final words to the readers of Eternal Terror Live? Dave and Ben: Stay safe out there and most importantly, look after each other! https://www.facebook.com/iampariahband/
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